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Latest Property Investment News

All the latest updates affecting your property investment. Smart Property Investments is the top source for latest property market reports, insights, news and useful tips and strategies from experts.

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Hotspots 08 AUG 2014

Bleak long-term outlook for Sydney

As investor numbers continue to climb, a leading property expert has warned the Sydney market has weak prospects for...

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Hotspots 07 AUG 2014

Perth market weak but still growing

Despite new data showing a further contraction in Perth, a local buyer’s agent believes the market is still likely to...

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Hotspots 07 AUG 2014

Website to help combat underquoting

The practice of agents providing unrealistically low quotes to attract buyers may become a thing of the past as a new...

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Hotspots 06 AUG 2014

New report identifies 'what not to buy'

Investors have been warned about areas to avoid in the major capital cities by a new analysis from Herron Todd White.

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Hotspots 06 AUG 2014

Apartment building surges in Sydney’s north west

As multi-unit construction booms across the city, a new analysis highlights which areas will be most affected.

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Finance 05 AUG 2014

RBA Rate Announcement - August 2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

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Hotspots 05 AUG 2014

New mine to boost QLD town

The Toowoomba property market is likely to surge ahead with the announcement of a new mining project in the Galilee...

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Hotspots 05 AUG 2014

Investors encouraged to buy site unseen

While investors are often wary of buying a property they have never visited, two industry experts believe this is the...

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Hotspots 04 AUG 2014

Construction frenzy slows in June

New home approvals are falling back amidst warnings the housing recovery may have passed its peak.

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Hotspots 04 AUG 2014

Hot markets beginning to cool

Despite continued strong results in the major capital cities, a leading analyst has warned capital growth is on the...

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Hotspots 01 AUG 2014

Sydney bubble unlikely to burst

Despite rapid growth in the Sydney market, a local buyer’s agent has said the city will continue appreciating into...

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Hotspots 01 AUG 2014

New tenancy dispute service launched

A free program by the state government will help landlords navigate difficult tenancy situations.

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Finance 31 JUL 2014

Cash rate could climb to 4pc

Interest rates could rise by up to 150 basis points over coming years, leading some experts to warn an elevated rate...

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Hotspots 31 JUL 2014

Next property boom driven by nickel

As investment in coal infrastructure winds down, future property hotspots may be created by the nickel industry, a...

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Hotspots 30 JUL 2014

Govt plan to transform Sydney's harbourside

The Sydney inner-city waterfront is set to be revitalised by an urban renewal project currently being considered by the...

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Hotspots 30 JUL 2014

Melbourne's standout suburbs are world's apart

The two fastest-growing suburbs in Melbourne over the last quarter were radically different in price, location and...

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Hotspots 29 JUL 2014

Top performers for each state identified

The suburbs with the highest capital growth across the country have been highlighted by new data from Residex.

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Hotspots 29 JUL 2014

ATO cracks down on dodgy developers

Investors using trust structures to hide income from developments may face steep fines, the Australian Taxation Office...

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Hotspots 29 JUL 2014

Next investment hotspots revealed

A new analysis has uncovered which suburbs hold the best potential for capital growth and rental returns over the next...

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Hotspots 28 JUL 2014

New suburb proposed for metro Brisbane

The Queensland government is currently considering a plan to build an expansive new suburb within a short commute to...

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Hotspots 28 JUL 2014

Perth market falters again

The Perth market is showing signs of weaknesses, with both the median price and rent dropping in the past six months.

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Hotspots 25 JUL 2014

Inner-city apartment investors to reap big rewards

Australia’s growing population and increased interest from offshore investors will ensure inner-city apartments...

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Hotspots 25 JUL 2014

NSW region becoming investor hotspot

Urban renewal and relative affordability are fuelling rapid price growth in one New South Wales area.

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Hotspots 24 JUL 2014

City markets accelerate during June quarter

While the Sydney market remains the country’s growth leader, other smaller capitals are beginning to gather pace,...

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Hotspots 24 JUL 2014

Top 10 high-rent suburbs revealed

A new analysis has uncovered which suburbs across the country have the most expensive rents.